Communications Consultant

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse in Washington, DC is seeking a Communications Consultant to join project workstreams, supporting meeting development and deliverables. You will produce client-facing communications and manage day-to-day client meetings with sponsors and consulting leaders.

A successful consultant is self-motivated, outcomes oriented, and capable of developing solutions independently and with a team of skilled professionals. Salary range reflects federal considerations and site requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of communications experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust.
• Ability to work at client site in Washington, DC 3 days/week.

Responsibilities

• Capture meeting discussions, decisions, action items, and follow-up tasks.
• Produce meeting minutes and summaries for participants and stakeholders.
• Create written communication products, messaging collateral, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate content with stakeholders and identify material needed for communication documents.
• Ensure all products are high quality and adhere to agency policies and standards.
• Provide project management oversight over communication initiatives.

Skills

Communications experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Family:Operational Effectiveness ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public TrustWhat You Will Do:As a Communications Consultant, you will be a critical member of project workstreams to support meeting development and implementation and the generation of project deliverables. This includes delivering client-facing communications and supporting day-to-day operational meetings with client sponsors and consulting leaders. A successful Consultant is one that is self-motivated, outcomes oriented, and capable and willing to develop solutions on their own and collaboratively as part of a team of highly skilled professionals. Our consultants have the opportunity to enhance their skills across their technical competencies, business development, and client service. Our management consulting professionals help our clients identify, evaluate, and solve some of their most complex challenges, assisting them in achieving their strategic goals and objectives to fulfill their mission and comply with Federal laws and regulations. Individuals will be engaged in a diverse set of project-specific tasks covering a broad set of communications capabilities.Duties will include:Capture meeting discussions, decisions, action items, and follow-up tasksProduce clear and concise meeting minutes or summaries to communicate outcomes to participants and stakeholdersCreate written communication products, messaging collateral, and supporting documentationManage review and approval processes of the communication documents for a variety of stakeholder audiencesDraft organization-wide documents to various stakeholder audiences within a customer-service oriented, fast-paced environmentCoordinate with stakeholders to identify content material needed to develop the communication documentsEnsure all products are high quality, error free and adhere to agency policies and standards for use on approved communication platforms e.g., emails, SharePoint, intranet sitesParticipate in meetings held by the client relating to internal communicationsUtilize communications subject matter expertise and writing skills to produce high level contentSupport talking points, briefing memos, and press release development for client executivesProvide project management expertise over communication initiativesWhat You Will Need:Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.Bachelor’s DegreeONE (1) or more years of communications experienceAbility to work at client site in Washington, DC 3 days/weekWhat Would Be Nice To Have:Experience with Section 508 complianceProven ability as a strong, detail-oriented writer and editor, with capability to deliver quality content for a variety of audiences comfortably and confidentlyAbility to think critically, strategically, and innovativelyThe annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.What We Offer:Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. 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